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:: GURUNG VILLAGES
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TAMAGI(KASKI)
–A Gurung village |
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Tamagi is a small and beautiful Gurung village located
in the mid-Western part of Nepal. The village is linked
by road from Pokhara via Kandhe in the Pokhara-Baglung
Highway. It takes about two hours to get there from
Pokhara by public and private transport, and approximately
five hours by foot. There is also a new road linking
Tamagi to Pokhara via Harpan.
This village is famous for its proud Gurung warriors,
who ranks among the best fighters in the world, if
not better. Some of the brave Gurungs from this village
were highly decorated in the Nepal war, First World
War, Second World War and many other operations and
wars the history has ever witnessed. |
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The village has all the basic facilities such as
fresh water supply, electricity, telecommunication,
a primary school and many other things, despite being
empty for quite some time. Machhapuchhare Development
Office (MDO) has its branch office in Tamagi, which
plays a pivotal role in the development of the surrounding
areas, including conservation of Fewa lake. This beautiful
village overlooks the Fewa Lake and Pokhara in the
South East.
Gurungs, who used to make up the main population
here, have left the village long ago in search of
jobs and better life elsewhere. The village, however,
is being looked after by our senior citizens by paying
regular visits from Pokhara, Chitwan and Kathmandu.
The village still receives a lot of interest and contribution
on a regular basis for local development from its
people, wherever they may be living in this part of
the world. Bishwakarmas and Pariyars, who still live
in the outskirts of this village and nearby village,
Kuire Danda (Foggy Hill), are the ones who keep the
surrounding areas of the village alive and kicking.
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| Gurungs
of this village are still known and referred to as:
Bajekailimai Parah, Bahemai Parah, Danda Gharemai Parah,
Heunbalmai Parah, Dhinsarthemai Parah, Jamdarmai Parah,
Kohnmai Parah (Ghodane), Krathemai Parah (Siran Ghare),
Krohnmain Parah (Mukhiya), Lemmai Parah (Lamchhane),
Methemai Parah (Puchhar Ghare), Mhathemai Parah (Majha
Ghare) and so on. |
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main occupation of the people of this village in the
past has been agriculture, farming and military services,
both British and Indian. Main products of this village
are rice, wheat, millet, barley, maize, mustard, oilseed,
and potatoes. |
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Buddhist is the main religion, however, Dashain and
Tihar are also celebrated with great respect as a
part of a national festival. 15th of Poush is the
most important day in everybody's calendar, when the
"Lho/Barga" changes. On this day everybody
gets older by one year. In modern day, Lhosar literally
means: it is the birthday for everybody. This day
is therefore celebrated by having a combined "seukai"
(picnic) by bringing in new harvest (which in this
case is rice) from everbody's house. Kul/Peetri Puja
(A puja to remember their ancestors) is carried out
by everybody. Gaidu Puja is also carried out when
"Khir" (Rice Pudding) is the main dish of
the day.
The village has a "Devi Than" where annual
worshipping of god and goddesses (Devi Deutas) with
"Puja Path" is carried out once a year.
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Languages spoken are both Tamuki (Gurung) & Preghee/Khas
(Nepali). People, who were originated from this village,
are now scattered all over the world for better prospects,
greater achievements and success. To name but a few:
UK, USA, Australia, Hong Kong, Norway, Switzerland,
Japan, India and other parts of Europe and Asia.
Panchase, a popular destination for both tourists
and Nepalese pilgrims alike, is three hours walk up
the hill from the village. Panchase is also known
for its beautiful pond which makes the place even
more attractive. A popular belief is that you can
never see a leaf in the pond as birds pluck it away
leaving the pond absolutely nice and clean all year
round.
Panchase is a famous tourist spot for early morning
view of Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre and Annapurna Himalayan
ranges. |
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| Source:
http://www.tamagi.co.uk |
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